Although most patients with acute pancreatitis have the mild form of the disease, about 20–
30% develops a severe form, often associated with single or multiple organ dysfunction …

The incidence of acute pancreatitis continues to increase worldwide, and it is one of the
most common gastrointestinal causes for hospital admission in the USA. In the past decade …

Background Infected necrotizing pancreatitis is a potentially lethal disease that is treated
with the use of a step-up approach, with catheter drainage often delayed until the infected …

Description The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute
Clinical Practice Update is to review the available evidence and expert recommendations …

Background Infected necrotising pancreatitis is a potentially lethal disease and an indication
for invasive intervention. The surgical step-up approach is the standard treatment. A …

1 ESGE suggests using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) as the first-line
imaging modality on admission when indicated and up to the 4th week from onset in the …

Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common GI conditions requiring acute hospitalisation
and has a rising incidence. In recent years, important insights on the management of acute …

Objective In patients with pancreatitis, early persisting organ failure is believed to be the
most important cause of mortality. This study investigates the relation between the timing …

Background Acute pancreatitis is a common and potentially lethal gastrointestinal disease,
but literatures for the disease burden are scarce for many countries. Understanding the …

Background Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the
elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gradually …